The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a collection of 17 global goals designed to be a "blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all". The SDGs, set in 2015 by the United Nations General Assembly and intended to be achieved by the year 2030, are part of UN Resolution 70/1, the 2030 Agenda.
IIL & ISL take great pride in being responsible corporate citizens. By aligning with and measuring our activities against the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s), we reaffirm our commitment to adopting sustainable practices and providing multi-faceted, positive contributions to the communities in which we operate and in society at large.
We have aligned 14 SDGs against 7 broader sustainability principles as outlined in the figure below.
SDG 3
IIL and ISL are ISO 45001 (Occupational Health and Safety) certified.
IIL and ISL factories & offices entail more than adequate basic services such as well-managed water and sanitation services, safe work environments, separate dining & prayer areas and recreational facilities.
A doctor and a paramedical assistant are present in the factory 6 days a week on a part time basis to facilitate employees.
Monthly safety walks are conducted and trophies are distributed to deserving departments. Sessions on road and fire safety are routinely conducted.
There have been no complaints related to medical or welfare benefits.
Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate (LTIFR) recorded during the year was 0.64 per one million worked hours for IIL and 0.72 per one million worked hours for ISL.
No infectious disease reported in the factory or office premises.
During the year 470 health and safety trainings were organized by the IIL OHSE Department.
Anti-mosquito spray conducted twice daily to reduce the chance of mosquito borne diseases.
Motorcycle helmets have been distributed to all permanent, service provider staff and junior management staff.
Well-equipped gyms are available for employee use at the ISL factory and IIL factory 1.
Various recreational activities are conducted on an annual basis: Long Service Awards, Managers Dinners, Employee Theatre Nights, Corporate Family Days Out, Employees picnic, Participation in Group Cricket Tournament.
For creating HSE awareness company organized guest speaker sessions for employees.
SDG 8
IIL & ISL provide secure workplaces with canteens, parking facilities, medical and incidental insurance cover and freedom for people to express their concerns and/or grievances.
Human resources policies are available on company intranet and are regularly reviewed, updated and circulated to employees.
SDG 12
Installation of a zinc reclamation unit in 2008 ensures zero generation of smoke and dust during the zinc recovery process, hence reducing the emission impact on workers and the environment.
IIL has upgraded its galvanizing plants to control zinc powder in the environment and thereby secure the health of workers. By making this modification, zinc powder collection has already been increased by 2%.
The pickling process uses Hydrochloric (HCL) acid to remove surface impurities from hot rolled coils. Direct disposal of the contaminated acid poses a threat to the environment, therefore ISL’s Acid Regeneration Plant (ARP) recycles and reconditions Hydrochloric acid from the pickling line, making 98% of the acid reusable.
Our policy on Health & Safety is rigorously followed for wearing personal protective equipment such as safety gloves, shoes, and helmets for factory workers and staff is rigorously enforced. Motorcycle helmets were also provided to SNGPL staff at Uch Sharif and Mangla Mandi as part of our commitment to health and safety.
SDG 3
IIL & ISL provide 10 medical leaves, 10 casual leaves and 30 earned annual leaves for the welfare of their employees.
The Group provides medical facilities to all employees through the Social Security Scheme and the Health Insurance Scheme.
Clean, filtered water is available to employees at all locations and 3rd party testing of all drinking water is done periodically.
IIL has facilitated the establishment of two ambulance stations in Landhi, by donating 10 ambulances. This area is located in the industrial area where there was a need for immediate health care, especially in an area where work injuries have a high probability to occur. In addition, an equipped ambulance is available at all times at all factory locations.
SDG 4
IIL's adult education program assists in improving the reading and writing skills of employees.
Regular skill development trainings are undertaken at IIL & ISL in order to enhance overall productivity and safety.
An apprentice training program is available at IIL and ISL factory locations to provide vocational training to deserving individuals. The program enables youths to develop skills and knowledge of manufacturing processes.
At IIL, during 2019-20, 35 in-house training sessions were conducted for over 735 employees on various topics.
During the year, health and safety trainings were organized by the ISL OHSE Department. (Internal Trainings: 33 and External Trainings : 05 and Total Training Hours = 1618)
At present IIL and ISL have more than 150 apprentices on board under training at different manufacturing facilities.
Over 100 deserving employees from IIL & ISL attended external trainings at reputable institutions such as Employers Federation of Pakistan, Centre of Excellence in Responsible Business, Pakistan Institute of Corporate Governance, Institute of Business Administration, Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan, Institute of Chartered Management Accountants of Pakistan, Lahore University of Management Sciences, Management Association of Pakistan, Pakistan Society for Training and Development during FY 2018-19.
ISL's ongoing commitment to education for the under privileged continues with the employees participating in the “Rahbar Program”.
Students from IBA, Dawood University’s Departments of Mechanical Engineering and Business Administration at AMANTEC were provided an opportunity to visit the ISL factory and observe the operations and processes.
SDG 8
IIL & ISL provide direct employment to more than 1,780 individuals thereby contributing to economic growth. Expansions undertaken at IIL & ISL in recent years have contributed to the creation of additional employment opportunities.
The estimated multiplier effect of having a strong steel base on GDP is 10X as referenced by the Pakistan China Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry Research and Development Cell.
The group exported goods worth Rs. 8.2 billion in FY 2018-19.
Group contributions to the National Exchequer during the year was Rs. 18.6 billion.
SDG 9
IIL's Hollow Structural Sections (HSS) were used in infrastructure projects across Pakistan including Orange Line & Green Line bus stations. These products lower environmental impact through quicker Orange construction and 100% salvage value.
IIL's HSS have been used to build Pakistan's first ever steel structure residence as we strive to revolutionize the construction industry by not only increasing up the speed of construction but also by ensuring greater flexibility in allowing modifications.
IIL has also constructed warehouses with HSS in spans as large as 120 ft both with and without overhead traveling cranes. These are not only cheaper but faster to construct than pre-engineered steel buildings.
IIL launched its low-cost housing scheme whereby, a complete architectural plan and transparent cost structure were made publicly available, along with built-up model houses in Karachi and Lahore which were constructed to engage the public and concerned ministries. Under this scheme individual houses can be constructed in as little as 7 days, and at a cost that can be borne by the common man.
IIL has partnered with the Association of Builders and Developers (ABAD) which allows ABAD members to access an exclusive price list of IIL products that are widely used in the construction and building sector.
IIL conducted various events at the IAP House for students, architects and customers to educate them on the benefits and proper usage of our HSS products.
ISL sponsored the Architects and Builders Sourcebook 2019. The ASB is Pakistan's leading directory for construction materials and is widely used by Architect and industry professionals across the country.
In 2018, the Group sponsored a commemorative evening organized and hosted by Architecture Design Art (ADA) magazine to honor the larger than life, late Mr. Habib Fida Ali at his residence, in Karachi.
In 2018, the Group has also entered into an agreement as the main partners for the 'ADA Awards' - a National Excellence Award focused on Architecture, Design & Art.
In 2017, ISL held its first “Artist in Residence” program. The program was a manifestation of the company's commitment to incubate and facilitate local artists and nurture their talent by providing an enabling environment. The Residency brought together some of Pakistan's most talented, emerging artists and inspired them to develop artworks utilizing the various materials and facilities present at the factory. During the course of the 2 weeks, the artists were mentored by 3 eminent artists from Pakistan namely Amin Gulgee, Asma Mundrawala and Munawar Ali Syed. The Program was a rousing success and has received acclaim globally, most namely by the EU parliament and Italy's PPT Art awof
